Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce
If you’re looking for a dish that combines crunch, flavor, and comfort all in one bite, the Pretzel Chicken with Mustard-Cheddar Sauce is your answer! This delightful meal features a crispy pretzel coating that gives the chicken an incredible texture, while the creamy mustard-cheddar sauce adds a zesty kick. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this recipe is approachable and requires only a handful of simple ingredients. With quick prep time and the option to make it ahead, this dish is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, another with whisked eggs and Dijon mustard, and a third with crushed pretzels.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat well in crushed pretzels.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C).
- For the sauce, heat milk and Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in cheddar until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg